I secretly dress up in my mum's clothes

DEAR DEIDRE:I SECRETLY dress up in my mum’s clothes.

I’m 17 and have always felt more like a girl than a boy.

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A couple of years ago, when my mum was out shopping, I tried on a pair of her heels and walked around the house.

It felt so good. Now, when she is out, I try on her dresses. I’ve even used her make-up.

She is open-minded and I would really like to tell her I’d rather be a girl. But I’m not sure how.

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DEIDRE SAYS: Lots of guys enjoy cross-dressing. Some just like exploring their feminine side, while others realise they feel happier as women.

Talk to your mum. She may be shocked at first, or might already suspect.

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